This autobiography by LTG (Ret) William G. (Jerry) Boykin and published by FaithWords, provides an inside view of U. S. Army Special Forces and Delta Force. From pursuing Escobar in Columbia, and arresting Noriega in Panama; to Vietnam, a failed rescue in Iran, Black Hawk down in Mogadishu, Sudan, Grenada, Waco and Washington, Boykin’s career has been an action packed adventure. For those of us whose knowledge of these crises has been limited to news reports, it’s exciting and informative to get an insider’s view of the action.
Most impressive through it all is Boykin’s unfailing faith as an evangelical Christian. Nearing the end of his career, back home in the friendly confines of America, he experiences his toughest personal battle. Because of his outspoken Christian beliefs, he is labeled an intolerant extremist and un-American and is attacked by the news media calling for his removal. By standing strong and remaining faithful Boykin is ultimately exonerated of any wrong doing. This personal battle of his was just what Jesus was talking about in Matthew 5:11 & 12; “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
This is an easy reading, exciting, educational and inspirational book that I recommend highly.
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